Retail & nutrition
Independent pet retailers and nutrition professionals helping families navigate everyday choices.
A new tradition for the independent pet community
Meet the people
who make pets’
lives better.
One day to ask questions, learn something new, and connect with the local pet professionals you can turn to all year.
MAY 15, 2027Our first celebration
Third Saturday of May, every year
Third Saturday of May, every year
Knowledge. Care. Community.
INDEPENDENT BUSINESSESLOCAL KNOWLEDGEBETTER LIVES FOR PETS
The reason behind the day
A person
you can trust.
Choosing food. Finding a trainer. Understanding coat care. Finding someone to care for your pet while you’re away. Pet parents have plenty of choices—and a knowledgeable human being can make all the difference.
International Pet Professionals Day brings pet parents and independent pet professionals together to share knowledge, discover local resources, and build relationships that last.
It’s a celebration of pet professionals, created for the people and pets they serve.
The people at the heart of it
Many professions.
One pet community.
Celebrating the knowledge, experience, and care behind better lives for pets.
Grooming & training
Groomers, trainers, and educators sharing skills that support pets and the people who love them.
Everyday care
Pet sitters, dog walkers, boarding and daycare teams caring for pets in their communities.
Makers & supporters
Independent food and product makers, brands, distributors, and representatives supporting the independent pet community.
Rescue & welfare
Rescue and animal welfare professionals helping animals and connecting people with resources.
Why independent?
Local relationships. Personal guidance. People who know their customers—and their pets.
Make the day your own
The format can change.
The purpose doesn’t.
Explore a few ways to bring the celebration to your community.
Created by Pet Shop Girls
Built from experience.
Made for the community.
Carly Patryluk and Sherry Redwine are independent pet store owners and cohosts of the Pet Shop Girls podcast. They created this day to celebrate the relationships that make the independent pet community special—and help more pet parents discover them.
Carly PatrylukHouse of Paws Boutique · Regina, Canada
Sherry RedwineOdyssey Pets · Dallas, United States
Save the date
See you May 15, 2027.
More launch details are on the way. Follow along as we build the first celebration together.
Follow @petprodayQuestions or interested in participating?
petproday@gmail.com
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